Mounting structure, electric control box and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically to an installation structure, an electrical control box, and an air conditioner. The problem this invention solves is the inability to move the electrical control box within an air conditioner. To address this problem, embodiments of this invention provide an installation structure connected to the electrical control box. The installation structure includes: a connecting part connected to the electrical control box; and a fixing device connected to the connecting part; wherein at least a portion of the fixing device is movable and drives the electrical control box to move.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to an installation structure, an electrical control box, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] A common problem in cabinet air conditioners is that the placement of the electrical control box is limited by factors such as space, air ducts, and ease of after-sales installation and maintenance. The electrical control box obstructs the air intake, which weakens the performance of the air conditioner. Currently, it is not possible to have an electrical control box that is both efficient in terms of air intake and easy to maintain. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem solved by this invention is that the electrical control box cannot be moved when installed in an air conditioner.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, embodiments of the present invention provide an installation structure connected to an electrical control box. The installation structure includes: a connecting part connected to the electrical control box; and a fixing device connected to the connecting part. At least a portion of the fixing device is movable and can move the electrical control box.

[0005] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: the connection part allows the mounting structure to be more firmly connected to the electrical control box, the fixing structure can fix the entire mounting structure and the entire electrical control box in a designated position, and the connection part can adjust the height of the electrical control box by rotation and adjust the position of the electrical control box by movement. When the electrical control box needs maintenance, it can be easily moved out, making it convenient for maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part includes: a side plate, which is connected to the electrical control box, and a first protrusion is provided on the side plate; a rotating plate, which is connected to the first protrusion and can rotate around the first protrusion; wherein the rotating plate changes the height of the electrical control box by rotating.

[0007] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: the electrical control box can change its height by following the rotation of the rotating plate through the side plate adapter; the setting of the first protrusion makes the connection between the rotating plate and the side plate more stable, and also reduces the resistance encountered by the rotating plate when it rotates, thereby improving the rotation efficiency.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing device includes: a movable member having a second protrusion and being connected to a rotating plate; and a fixing member having a groove. The second protrusion is engaged with the groove and moves along the groove, thereby moving the connecting part.

[0009] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the setting of the fixing part fixes the installation structure to the installation surface, ensuring that the fixing part will not be displaced during the movement of the moving part; the connection between the moving part and the rotating plate allows the horizontal position of the rotating plate to change with the moving part; the setting of the second protrusion and the groove makes the moving part more convenient during the movement.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable member further includes: a support portion extending outward along the surface of the movable member, on which the rotating plate and the side plate can be placed; and a limiting block extending outward along the surface of the movable member; wherein the support portion and the limiting block are located on opposite sides of the movable member.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the support structure makes the electrical control box more stable when placed, and the limit block makes the moving parts more convenient to move, preventing the fixed parts from separating from the moving parts due to excessive speed, thus increasing the stability of the installation structure.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the groove further includes: a sliding groove, which is connected to the second protrusion; and a limiting groove, which is connected to a limiting block; wherein the second protrusion and the limiting block move simultaneously along the second protrusion and the limiting groove, the limiting block and the second protrusion are located on the same side of the surface of the moving part, and there are multiple limiting blocks, which are located on the upper and lower sides of the moving direction of the second protrusion.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: by setting limiting grooves on the upper and lower sides and cooperating with the limiting blocks on the moving part, the connection between the moving part and the fixed part is made more secure, and the moving part is prevented from shifting during movement.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes: when any one of the limiting blocks contacts one end of the limiting groove, at least a portion of the second protrusion is located within the sliding groove.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: the cooperation between the limiting groove and the limiting block ensures that the moving part will not detach from the fixed part during the movement process, and the movement range of the moving part can be changed by adjusting the length of the limiting groove and the position of the limiting block.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further includes: a plurality of connecting portions, respectively disposed on opposite sides of the electrical control box; a plurality of fixing devices, respectively disposed on opposite sides of the electrical control box; and the plurality of connecting portions and the plurality of fixing devices moving and / or rotating together.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: the paired arrangement of the connecting part and the fixing device makes the electrical control box more stable during movement, and also allows the electrical control box to stop at any position during movement, thus increasing the stability of the installation structure.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes: an electrical control box, which is fixedly connected to the mounting surface using the above-described mounting structure. The mounting structure has all the above-described technical features, which will not be described in detail here.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes: an air conditioner, the air conditioner including: a base plate, the above-mentioned electrical control box being fixed to the base plate of the air conditioner by the above-mentioned mounting structure, the mounting structure having all the above-mentioned technical features, which will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the moving part of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fastener of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the side panel of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100-Electrical control box; 110-Fixing component; 111-Limiting groove; 112-Sliding groove; 120-Moving component; 121-Supporting part; 122-Second protrusion; 123-Limiting block; 130-Side plate; 131-First protrusion; 140-Rotating component; 150-Connecting part; 160-Fixing device; 200-Mounting structure; 300-Air conditioner. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] [First Embodiment]

[0029] See Figure 1In one specific embodiment, an installation structure 200 is connected to an electrical control box 100. The installation structure 200 includes: a connecting part 150 connected to the electrical control box 100; and a fixing device 160 connected to the connecting part 150. At least a portion of the fixing device 160 is movable and drives the electrical control box 100 to move.

[0030] The connecting part 150 is connected to the side of the electrical control box 100. The side of the electrical control box 100 is provided with screw holes, and the connecting part 150 is provided with through holes. After the screw passes through the through holes, it is fixed in the screw holes, thereby realizing the connection between the connecting part 150 and the electrical control box 100. The fixing device 160 is slidably connected to the connecting part 150. The entire connecting part 150 can move relative to the fixing device 160, and a part of the connecting part 150 can rotate relative to the fixing device 160.

[0031] There are usually four screw holes, and each of the four screw holes corresponds to a screw on the connecting part 150 to ensure that the connecting part 150 can be fixed to the control box 100. The control box 100 is installed inside the air conditioner 300. The fixing device 160 fixes the mounting structure 200 to the base plate inside the air conditioner 300. The connecting part 150 fixes the mounting structure 200 to the control box 100 as a whole. When the control box 100 needs to be moved, it can be pulled in a certain direction. At this time, the end of the connecting part 150 connected to the fixing device 160 slides relative to the fixing device 160, moving the control box 100 to the desired position. When the height of the control box 100 needs to be adjusted, the connecting part 150 can drive the control box 100 to rotate relative to the fixing device 160 to raise the height of the control box 100.

[0032] The connection part 150 allows the mounting structure 200 to be more securely connected to the electrical control box 100. The fixing structure can fix the entire mounting structure 200 and the entire electrical control box 100 in a designated position. At the same time, the connection part 150 can adjust the height of the electrical control box 100 by rotating and adjust the position of the electrical control box 100 by moving. When the electrical control box 100 needs maintenance, it can be easily moved out, making it convenient for maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance.

[0033] [Second Embodiment]

[0034] See Figure 2 , Figure 5 In one specific embodiment, the connecting part 150 includes: a side plate 130, which is connected to the electrical control box 100, and a first protrusion 131 is provided on the side plate 130; a rotating plate 140, which is connected to the first protrusion 131 and can rotate around the first protrusion 131; wherein, the rotating plate 140 changes the height of the electrical control box 100 by rotating.

[0035] The side plate 130 has four through holes. Screws pass through the through holes on the side plate 130 and are fixedly connected to the screw holes on the side of the electrical control box 100. One end of the side plate 130 is arc-shaped. The first protrusion 131 is provided on the arc-shaped part of the surface of the side plate 130. The first protrusion 131 is a cylinder. The groove is arranged around the side surface of the cylinder. Both ends of the rotating plate 140 are arc-shaped and each end has a through hole.

[0036] During installation, a through hole on the rotating plate 140 is passed through the first protrusion 131 and embedded into the groove to connect the rotating plate 140 to the side. Then, another through hole on the rotating plate 140 is connected to the fixing device 160 to connect the rotating plate 140 to the fixing device 160. When there is no need to raise the height of the electrical control box 100, the rotating plate 140 is in contact with the side plate 130. The horizontal movement of the fixing device 160 drives the rotating plate 140 to move. Through the interconnection between the rotating plate 140, the side plate 130 and the electrical control box 100, the electrical control box 100 is moved horizontally. When the electrical control box 100 needs to be raised, the through hole on the rotating plate 140 rotates in the groove to raise the height of the side plate 130. The vertical height of the electrical control box 100 is changed through the connection between the side plate 130 and the electrical control box 100.

[0037] Preferably, the rotation position of the rotating plate 140 can be changed by changing the specific position of the groove on the first protrusion 131, or the resistance encountered by the rotating plate 140 when rotating can be changed by adjusting the relationship between the groove width and the thickness of the rotating plate 140, making it easier for the control box 100 to stop at a specified height.

[0038] The electrical control box 100 can change its height by connecting the side plate 130 and rotating with the rotating plate 140. The first protrusion 131 makes the connection between the rotating plate 140 and the side plate 130 more stable, and also reduces the resistance encountered by the rotating plate 140 when rotating, thus improving the rotation efficiency.

[0039] [Third Embodiment]

[0040] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 In one specific embodiment, the fixing device 160 includes: a movable member 120, on which a second protrusion 122 is provided, and the movable member 120 is connected to the rotating plate 140; and a fixing member 110, on which a groove is provided; wherein the second protrusion 122 is connected to the groove, and the second protrusion 122 moves along the groove and drives the connecting part 150 to move.

[0041] The upper end of the fixing member 110 is provided with a groove, and the lower end is provided with two screw holes. The screws fix the fixing member 110 to the mounting surface through the screw holes. The second protrusion 122 is provided on one side of the moving member 120. The second protrusion 122 is a guide rail. The guide rail slides into the groove of the fixing device 160, allowing the moving member 120 to slide relative to the fixing member 110.

[0042] The guide rail is typically a cuboid, with the groove depth matching the dimensions of the cuboid. During installation, the fixing member 110 is secured to the mounting surface with screws. One side of the movable member 120 has a guide rail, which is inserted into a groove on the fixing member 110, connecting the movable member 120 and the fixing member 110. The other side of the movable member 120 has a mounting structure 200 identical to the first protrusion 131. Another through hole on the rotating member 140 mates with this connecting structure, using the same connection method as the previous through hole and the first protrusion 131. When the guide rail moves within the groove, the movable member 120 moves relative to the fixing member 110, and the rotating member 140 drives the electrical control box 100 to move. The other end of the rotating member 140 is connected to the side plate 130. The movable member 120 and the rotating member 140 cooperate to change the horizontal and vertical positions of the electrical control box 100.

[0043] Preferably, the groove can be an arc-shaped groove, and the second protrusion 122 can be adjusted to a protruding semi-cylinder. The circular arc surface can reduce the frictional resistance between the groove and the second protrusion 122, making the sliding of the moving part 120 relative to the fixed part 110 more convenient.

[0044] The fixing member 110 fixes the mounting structure 200 to the mounting surface, ensuring that the fixing member 110 will not be displaced during the movement of the movable member 120. The movable member 120 is connected to the rotating plate 140, so that the horizontal position of the rotating plate 140 can change with the movable member 120. The setting of the second protrusion 122 and the slot makes the movable member 120 more convenient to move.

[0045] [Fourth Embodiment]

[0046] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 In one specific embodiment, the movable member 120 further includes: a support portion 121, which extends outward along the surface of the movable member 120, and the rotating plate 140 and the side plate 130 can both be placed on the support portion 121; and a limiting block 123, which extends outward along the surface of the movable member 120; wherein the support portion 121 and the limiting block 123 are located on opposite sides of the movable member 120.

[0047] A limiting block 123 is provided on the side of the movable member 120 where the second protrusion 122 is located. There are usually two limiting blocks 123, which are arranged opposite each other on the upper and lower sides of the second protrusion 122 along the moving direction. A support part 121 is provided on the other side of the movable member 120. The support part 121 extends towards the fixing member 110, and after extending a certain distance, it extends a further distance towards the rotating plate 140. A gap is left between the support part 121 and the upper end of the slot, so that the rotating plate 140 can be placed on the support part 121 when it is in contact with the side plate 130.

[0048] When the electrical control box 100 does not need to be raised, the end of the rotating plate 140 that is not connected to the moving part 120 is placed on the support part 121, making the placement of the electrical control box 100 more stable. The limiting block 123 enters the slot together with the second protrusion 122 and moves in the slot together with the second protrusion 122, preventing the second protrusion 122 from sliding out of the slot and causing the moving part 120 and the fixing part 110 to separate.

[0049] The support part 121 makes the electrical control box 100 more stable when placed, and the limit block 123 makes the moving part 120 more convenient to move, and will not cause the fixed part 110 to separate from the moving part 120 due to excessive speed, thus increasing the stability of the installation structure 200.

[0050] [Fifth Embodiment]

[0051] See Figure 4 In one specific embodiment, the slot further includes: a sliding groove 112, which is connected to the second protrusion 122; and a limiting groove 111, which is connected to the limiting block 123. The second protrusion 122 and the limiting block 123 move simultaneously along the second protrusion 122 and the limiting groove 111, respectively. The limiting block 123 and the second protrusion 122 are located on the same side of the surface of the moving member 120. There are multiple limiting blocks 123, which are located on the upper and lower sides of the moving direction of the second protrusion 122.

[0052] The slide groove 112 is located in the middle of the movable member 120 and extends through the left and right sides of the fixed member 110. There are two limiting grooves 111, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the slide groove 112. Both sides of the limiting groove 111 are shorter than the slide groove 112. The distance between the limiting groove 111 and the slide groove 112 is adapted to the distance between the second protrusion 122 and the limiting block 123.

[0053] When the movable part 120 is connected to the fixed part 110, the second protrusion 122 enters the slide groove 112 and the limiting block 123 enters the limiting groove 111. When it is necessary to make the electrical control box 100 horizontal, the movable part 120 is moved relative to the fixed part 110. At this time, the second protrusion 122 moves relative to the slide groove 112 and the limiting block 123 moves relative to the limiting groove 111.

[0054] By setting limiting grooves 111 on the upper and lower sides and cooperating with limiting blocks 123 on the moving part 120, the connection between the moving part 120 and the fixed part 110 is made more secure, and the moving part 120 is prevented from shifting during movement.

[0055] [Sixth Embodiment]

[0056] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 In one specific embodiment, it further includes: when any one of the limiting blocks 123 contacts one end of the limiting groove 111, at least a portion of the second protrusion 122 is located within the slide groove 112.

[0057] The limiting block 123 is usually set at the end away from the rotating plate 140 to extend the distance that the moving member 120 can move. The length that the limiting block 123 can slide in the limiting groove 111 is less than the length of the slide groove 112. Therefore, during the movement of the moving member 120, the limiting block 123 touches the groove wall of the limiting groove 111 before the second protrusion 122 slides out of the slide groove 112, which prevents the moving member 120 from continuing to move and avoids the moving member 120 from separating from the fixed member 110.

[0058] Preferably, the range of motion of the movable member 120 can be changed by adjusting the position of the limiting block 123 on the movable member 120. When the limiting block 123 is set close to the rotating plate 140, the range of motion of the movable member 120 becomes smaller. When a larger range of motion is required, the length of the connecting member can be increased and the limiting block 123 can be set away from the rotating plate 140 to obtain a larger range of motion.

[0059] The cooperation between the limiting groove 111 and the limiting block 123 ensures that the moving part 120 will not detach from the fixed part 110 during movement. The movement range of the moving part 120 can be changed by adjusting the length of the limiting groove 111 and the position of the limiting block 123.

[0060] [Seventh Embodiment]

[0061] In one specific embodiment, it further includes: multiple connecting portions 150, respectively disposed on opposite sides of the electrical control box 100; multiple fixing devices 160, respectively disposed on opposite sides of the electrical control box 100; the multiple connecting portions 150 and the multiple fixing devices 160 move and / or rotate together.

[0062] There are usually two connecting parts 150 and fixing devices 160, which are respectively provided on opposite sides of the control box 100, allowing the position of the control box 100 to be changed without obstructing its opening. The moving parts 120 on both sides move together to change the horizontal position of the control box 100, and the rotating plates 140 on both sides rotate together to change the vertical height of the control box 100.

[0063] The pairing of the connecting part 150 and the fixing device 160 makes the control box 100 more stable during movement and allows the control box 100 to stop at any position during movement, thus increasing the stability of the installation structure 200.

[0064] [Eighth Embodiment]

[0065] In one specific embodiment, it further includes: an electrical control box 100, which is fixedly connected to the mounting surface using the above-described mounting structure 200. The mounting structure 200 has all the above-described technical features, which will not be described in detail here.

[0066] [Ninth Embodiment]

[0067] In one specific embodiment, it further includes: an air conditioner 300, the air conditioner 300 including: a base plate, the above-mentioned electrical control box 100 being fixed to the base plate of the air conditioner 300 by the above-mentioned mounting structure 200 having all the above-mentioned technical features, which will not be described in detail here.

[0068] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An installation structure (200) connected to an electrical control box (100), characterized in that, The mounting structure (200) includes: A connecting part (150) is connected to the electrical control box (100); A fixing device (160) is connected to the connecting part (150); At least a portion of the fixing device (160) is movable and drives the electrical control box (100) to move; The connecting portion (150) includes: Side plate (130), the side plate (130) is connected to the electrical control box (100), and the side plate (130) is provided with a first protrusion (131). A rotating plate (140) is connected to the first protrusion (131), and the rotating plate (140) can rotate around the first protrusion (131); The rotating plate (140) changes the height of the electrical control box (100) by rotating.

2. The mounting structure (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing device (160) includes: A movable component (120) is provided with a second protrusion (122), and the movable component (120) is connected to the rotating plate (140); A fastener (110) is provided with a slot; The second protrusion (122) is connected to the groove, and the second protrusion (122) moves along the groove and drives the connecting part (150) to move.

3. The mounting structure (200) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable component (120) further includes: A support portion (121) extends outward along the surface of the movable member (120), and the rotating plate (140) and the side plate (130) can be placed on the support portion (121); A limiting block (123) extends outward along the surface of the moving member (120); The support part (121) and the limiting block (123) are located on opposite sides of the moving part (120).

4. The mounting structure (200) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slot also includes: A sliding groove that engages with the second protrusion (122); A limiting groove (111) is provided, which is connected to the limiting block (123). The second protrusion (122) and the limiting block (123) move simultaneously along the second protrusion (122) and the limiting groove (111), respectively.

5. The mounting structure (200) according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The limiting block (123) and the second protrusion (122) are located on the same side of the surface of the moving part (120). There are multiple limiting blocks (123), and multiple limiting blocks (123) are located on the upper and lower sides of the second protrusion (122) in the moving direction.

6. The mounting structure (200) according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: When any of the limiting blocks (123) contacts one end of the limiting groove (111), at least a portion of the second protrusion (122) is located within the groove.

7. The mounting structure (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: There are multiple connecting parts (150), which are respectively located on opposite sides of the electrical control box (100); There are multiple fixing devices (160), which are respectively located on opposite sides of the electrical control box (100); The plurality of connecting parts (150) move and / or rotate together with the plurality of fixing devices (160).

8. An electrical control box (100), characterized in that, include: The mounting structure (200) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 is connected to the electrical control box (100).

9. An air conditioner (300), characterized in that, The air conditioner (300) includes: a base plate; and an electrical control box (100) as described in claim 8 is disposed in the air conditioner (300) and fixedly connected to the base plate.

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